Fairview Elementary

1355 Charlotte Highway

School District

Buncombe County Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 03, 2023

I honestly don’t believe I can say enough good things about this school, and how they have it set it up to educate our kids. All the staff that I have had the pleasure of meeting have been wonderful. My daughter has absolutely loved her teachers in the two years that she’s been there. And besides the staff, I have noticed that the parents are very involved with the school. I myself am unfortunately not able to show as much attention as I would like to their functions, but it is nice to see the number of parents that are heavily involved. Overall, I can’t think of another school that I would prefer my daughter spend her elementary years.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2023

It’s unfair treatment to other kids, that they cant get things like other things.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2018

We love it at Fairview Elementary. I'm confident we will continue to have a great experience as we go into the other grades.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2018

This is a wonderful school that our son just transferred into (Kindergarten). We just moved here a couple weeks ago from California and were leaving the most phenomenal school on the West Coast. When we decided to move to the NC, we knew we wanted to move to Cane Creek. I went to work doing thorough research on ALL of the area schools (online research, reviews, speaking to parents, calling each school, website recon, etc).I decided 100% that we wanted our children to go to Fairview Elementary, so it definitely steered our decision on where we'd live since we made sure we purchased a home in the district. They have tremendous extra curricular activities, an extremely responsive and helpful staff, and are so organized compared to many other schools I researched. Even though we were planning on transferring over Spring Break, I started the research and transfer process in January. Fairview was the only one of many schools who were very quick to respond to my questions and explaining the process thoroughly. Additionally, they already had so much information posted on their website (which has a wealth of information and was very up to date).We're a few weeks into our transition and couldn't be more thrilled with our decision! Looking forward to many years of great education for our children. Thank you Fairview teachers and staff!
Submitted by other on August 06, 2017

My grandchildren thrive at Fairview. Not only do they have positive role models from all staff, they also offer several after school extracurricular activities that promote creative problem solving STEM (Destination Imagination), Chorus, Art Club, Unicycle, News Team, Ambassadors, Chess Club, etc. Every child is treated with respect and is taught to have respect, integrity, self control, and effort through the Positive Behavior program called RISE.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2017

We relocated to Fairview at the beginning of the school year and are so pleased we chose Fairview Elementary. The principal is fantastic, very hands-on, friendly and down to earth. The teachers are really great. Discipline is to a high standard and the students are friendly and welcoming.
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2012

My son has just started here and so far I couldn't be more impressed. The teachers seem to really care about the education and welcome parent involvement. The extra curricular activities seems wide ranging and give all kids a chance to get involved. My son has come home everyday excited about his day!!!
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2011

The principal is very "by the book" and seems unwilling to make decisions based on individual child/family needs. Perhaps the school is just too big for the principal to have an interest in individual children.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2011

I could not be more pleased with Fairview Elementary. We relocated this year and I did a great deal of research regarding schools in the area. My son started 1st grade and has been made to feel welcome by the teachers and students. It is a wonderful family enviroment where teachers encourage the students ... I have found the administration to be extremely receptive and the teachers to welcome class help. Thank you Fairview Elementary for welcoming us to the community!
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2011

I couldn't agree more with the comment about this schools administrative staff. I have had the same experience, they are unfriendly and unwelcoming. They do not want parents coming into their school which makes me wonder, why? Fortunately my kids like their teachers so I'm hoping the environment changes as the year progresses.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2010

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Submitted by parent on April 21, 2010

Both of my sons attended Fairview in it's current location for K-5. We are quite pleased with the peaceful environment, dedication to each child's needs, and quality academics. Excellent special classes for high achieving 4th and 5th graders kept my oldest son interested and active. PTO is vibrant and supportive.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2009

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Submitted by parent on November 09, 2006

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